metida
/meh-TEE-dah/
nosy
A woman acting 'metida' by peeking into someone else's garden.
metida(adjective)
nosy
?describing a woman who interferes in others' business
meddling
?someone who gets involved where they aren't wanted
📝 In Action
No seas metida, deja que ellos resuelvan sus problemas.
B1Don't be nosy, let them solve their own problems.
Esa vecina es muy metida y siempre está vigilando.
B1That neighbor is very meddling and is always watching.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matching
Use 'metida' only when describing a female. If you are talking about a male, you must change it to 'metido'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use with 'estar' for personality
Mistake: "Ella está metida."
Correction: Ella es metida.
⭐ Usage Tips
Softening the blow
Calling someone 'metida' can be a bit rude. Use it only with friends or when complaining about someone else.
A shirt that is 'metida' into a pair of pants.
metida(adjective)
tucked in
?clothing or objects inside something else
stuck
?pushed deep into a space
,inserted
?placed inside
📝 In Action
Llevo la camisa metida por dentro de la falda.
A2I'm wearing my shirt tucked inside my skirt.
La llave está metida en la cerradura.
A2The key is inserted in the lock.
💡 Grammar Points
Physical States
When describing a physical position, we usually use the verb 'estar' (to be) with 'metida'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Inside vs. Stuck
If you want to say something is 'deep inside' or 'hidden away,' 'metida' is the perfect word to use.
A literal 'metida de pata' showing someone making a clumsy mistake.
📝 In Action
¡Qué metida de pata! No debí decir eso.
B1What a blunder! I shouldn't have said that.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Pata' Phrase
You will almost never hear 'metida' as a noun on its own. It is almost always followed by 'de pata'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: metida
Question 1 of 2
Which of these describes a 'metida de pata'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'metida' always an insult?
Usually, when describing a person, yes. It implies they are interfering where they aren't wanted. However, when describing an object (like a shirt being tucked in), it is perfectly neutral.
What is the difference between 'metida' and 'entrometida'?
They are very similar. 'Entrometida' is a slightly more formal way to say 'interfering,' while 'metida' is the everyday, informal word used in most Spanish-speaking countries.